
Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians
Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.
Thu Oct 31 2024

Baby meets fiery end after parents' car crashes into lamppost
The baby girl was burnt to death, while both the father and mother sustained minor injuries after their car crashed and caught fire.
Mon Nov 27 2023

Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days
The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023

Italy's Lampedusa island hit with record migrant arrivals
According to interior ministry data, about 118,500 boat migrants have arrived in Italy since the start of the year.
Thu Sep 14 2023

Girl believed to be playing with firecrackers suffers 46 pct burns
It is believed to have been caused by fire from a kerosene lamp hung in front of the house to ignite the firecrackers.
Thu Apr 13 2023

Soccer: Struggling Everton sack manager Lampard, club says
Lampard has been sacked as manager of Premier League club Everton after a poor run of form that has left the team in a relegation battle.
Tue Jan 24 2023

Soccer - Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Potter to take over as manager - Sky Sports
It was reported that Potter is expected to become the new Chelsea manager before their Premier League trip to Fulham on Saturday.
Thu Sep 08 2022

'Geng Sumbu' builds raya arch with 3,000 oil lamps
With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, a group of youths in Kampung Baru Sri Gading got together to build an arch at the village entrance using 3,000 oil lamps.
Fri Apr 29 2022

Reliving nostalgia with 1,500 oil lamps shaped like Ubudiah Mosque
A total of 1,500 oil lamps shaped like the Ubudiah Mosque in Simpang Penaga here adorned the royal town of Kuala Kangsar to usher in Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Fri Apr 29 2022

Man inspired by childhood memories to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks
Childhood nostalgia during Ramadan has inspired a lorry driver to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks to replace more modern decorative lights to adorn his house and enliven the nights.
Fri Apr 08 2022

Two die, three others hurt in Tanjung Malim crash
The accident was believed to have occurred when the car skidded and crashed into a lamp post in the middle of the road.
Fri Mar 18 2022

Man burnt to death in car crash in Seremban
The victim was believed to have lost control of the car, causing the vehicle to skid and hit a road divider before ramming a lamp post.
Sun Feb 20 2022

Seven migrants drown as boat capsizes off Italy's Lampedusa - ANSA
46 people were rescued and were being brought to the Mediterranean island.
Wed Jun 30 2021
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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Jun 30 2021

After last year's hiatus, large-scale panjut reignited in Kampung Ribu
The activity of lighting up panjut (oil lamps placed on structures made of bamboo or wood) on a large scale, to celebrate the upcoming Aidilfitri is held again in Kampung Ribu here.
Sun May 09 2021

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025